Intervention & Prevention Content Topic Results

Worldwide, Indigenous people are at a higher risk of human trafficking—including both sex trafficking and labor trafficking—than other diverse populations (Administration for Children and Families, 2018). The Human Trafficking Leadership Academy (HTLA) Class 5 fellows worked to address the question, “How can culture be a protective factor in preventing trafficking among all Indigenous youth?” This report offers recommendations for change, healing, and safety for all Indigenous youth.

This tipsheet 1-pager, developed by Korean American Family Services (KFAM) describes some suggested practices for working with faith leaders on DV/SV response and prevention.

In September 2020, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence held its first National Prevention Town Hall. The opening session, Advancing Our Collective Liberation, centers the goals of the town hall, allowing space for panelists from each state to respond to questions posed by participants in order to offer inspiration and explore new ideas for moving our work forward.

In September 2020, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence held its first National Prevention Town Hall. This session explores how and why the COVID-19 crisis has impacted communities of color and women differently than white communities.

In September 2020, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence held its first National Prevention Town Hall. In this session, presenters Amanda Ajrouche, Phalguna Siddapureddy, Amanda Barratt share lessons learned from their experiences with building community trust and engaging in prevention work in different communities across Michigan.

The Technical Assistance (TA) Bundle is a resource from NRCDV that packages innovative TA Questions and complementary resources by theme, offering stories, resources, and promising practices for promoting advocates' and survivors' empowerment, healing, and wellness.

Advocates are often the first line of defense for victims and survivors of domestic abuse/violence.  In the September 2020 TA Question of the Month, Mildred D. Muhammad outlines strategies for advocates to help survivors navigate safety planning.

In September 2020, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence held its first National Prevention Town Hall. This portion of the town hall features key takeaways, highlights, and reflections that participants shared from the breakout sessions.

In September 2020, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence held its first National Prevention Town Hall. In this breakout session, presenters Shay Upadhyay and Colleen Yeakle highlight rationale for engaging youth in prevention activities and lessons learned from Indiana's efforts to center youth-defined prevention strategies.

This report from the LA LGBT Center summarizes the issues, needs, and recommendations for enhancing mental health and support services in relation to LGBTQ domestic violence and sexual assault. The report summarizes a wide range of original information and data obtained specifically for this report and offers recommendations for ensuring that LGBTQ survivors receive the service, support, respect, and care they need to overcome abuse and achieve self-determination and self-fulfillment.

This episode of the Policy & Advocacy in Action podcast focuses on assessing vulnerability & prioritizing risk with survivors accessing housing resources. We talk to Heather L. McCauley, Sc.D. of Michigan State University and one of the author on of the coordinated entry paper Assessing Vulnerability, Prioritizing Risk: The Limitations of the VI-SPDAT for Survivors of Domestic Violence. 

In September 2020, the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence held its first National Prevention Town Hall. In the closing plenary of the town hall, panelists Chéree Thomas, Lisa Winchell-Caldwell, and Averett Robey offer wisdom on how the domestic violence field can integrate anti-racism work, intervention, and prevention into one mission.